Saavedra, Others Penalized By IndyCar

Sebastian Saavedra was fined $30,000 after making an improper gesture towards a fellow driver during race one of the Chevrolet Indy Dual In Detroit at Belle Isle Park last weekend. (IndyCar Photo)

INDIANAPOLIS – IndyCar, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, has handed out a pair of penalties following the Chevrolet Indy Dual In Detroit at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park.

The largest penalty was issued to driver Sebastian Saavedra, who was fined $30,000 after making an improper gesture toward a fellow competitor after contact during race one.

Because of the public display of these actions, Saavedra will be able to work off the fine by making a series of public appearances on behalf of IndyCar throughout the remainder of the season.

In addition, the No. 16 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing entry driven by James Jakes was fined a total of $10,000 for violating Rule 14.6.4.6 and 14.6.4.9. Both violations were found during post-qualifying inspection for Race 1. The team was fined $5,000 for each violation.

14.6.4.6 (Rear Wing): The rear wing mainplane must be set at 0.0 degrees plus or minus 0.50 degrees.